Employability Skills Rationale Statement:Employability skills are an important part of students’ learning and fundamental to creating an employable individual.Students must have skills and knowledge necessary to be good citizens, effective parents, productive workers, and, most of all, life-long learners.These standards are designed to promote successful transition from school to work.
“…number one thing that industry wants: a positive attitude, good work habits, general employability." from Job Outlook 2000-2004, National Association of Colleges and Employers Course Description:
Grade level:9-12
Employability Skills is a foundational course in which students will explore the following topics:
·Career exploration ·Employment acquisition process ·Workplace knowledge and skills
Indicator #1:Develop and use employability skills to effectively transition from school to work and life-long learning.
Bloom’s Taxonomy
Level
Standards and Examples
Evaluation
ES 1.1 Assess work ethic attributes necessary for success
For example:
Interview an employer
Self-assessment of work ethics
Comprehension
ES 1.2 Demonstrate job acquisition skills
For example:
Identify methods of seeking job openings
Complete application, resume, and cover letter for a selected job opening
Assess appropriate appearance for on the job
Participate in mock interviews and follow-up activities
Comprehension
ES 1.3 Describe safe practices in work places
For example:
Research state and national safety requirements for selected occupations
Create a checklist for selected career
Analysis
ES 1.4Analyze employer and employee rights and responsibilities
For example:
Compare employee handbook from employers/organizations
Research Department of Labor rights and responsibilities for employers and employees
Analysis
ES 1.5Analyze diversity issues related to employment
For example:
Research the beliefs and cultures of several ethnic groups
Visit/host programs that focus on supporting diversity issues (Adjustment training center, women’s shelter, cultural heritage museum, etc.)
Review case studies related to diversity issues
Indicator #2:Identify career interests and plan for career options
Analysis
ES 2.1Analyze personal assessment results to explore career options
For example:
Complete various interest and aptitude tests
Complete a job personality profile
Analysis
ES 2.2Examine potential career clusters and pathways
For example:
Participate in tours and job fairs,
Interview business owners, as well as employees in various positions within the companies (home business, franchise owners, entrepreneurs, etc)
Research education and/or training needed for career options and develop a personal learning plan
Rationale Statement: Employability skills are an important part of students’ learning and fundamental to creating an employable individual. Students must have skills and knowledge necessary to be good citizens, effective parents, productive workers, and, most of all, life-long learners. These standards are designed to promote successful transition from school to work.
“…number one thing that industry wants: a positive attitude, good work habits, general employability." from Job Outlook 2000-2004, National Association of Colleges and Employers
Course Description:
- Grade level: 9-12
- Employability Skills is a foundational course in which students will explore the following topics:
· Career exploration· Employment acquisition process
· Workplace knowledge and skills
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